Swearing in of the Governing Bodies of AEFML

By etavaresOn 31 August, 2012FMUL News | 2012Comments Off on Swearing in of the Governing Bodies of AEFMLNo tags

Following another election process to (AEFML), the 99th swearing in of the Governing Bodies for the 2012/2013 mandate took place, on a pleasant summer morning. The event started at around 12h30, as stated in the invitation.

The ceremony was attended by several organizations representing the Lisbon Academic Medical Centre (CAML). Several bodies of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon were equally represented.

The originality of last year’s swearing in was once more recreated. In the outside lobby of FMUL’s main entrance, the red carpet and the statue of Professor Egas Moniz on top of the stairs sort of announced the solemn act to the world. The public sat on the available seats and also stood around the contiguous areas. It consisted mainly of lecturers, students and FMUL employees, and also of several relatives of the members in office, friends, association leaders, and other guests.

This swearing in was again characterized by the quality of the speeches and the irreverence of some speakers. The current team chose a work paradigm based on union and markedly opened to the community. They will strive to attain a high standard of competence, attracting the trust of colleagues and of the lecturers, focusing on the entrepreneurship that their predecessors have accustomed us to.

The speeches showed they are very keen to be proactive and take on new projects. The indifference of many of their colleagues will probably be one of the biggest obstacles they will need to overcome in their mandate. Quality education and the training of doctors of excellence, yet more humane, in addition to major future challenges to the class and profession, will be the basis for the upcoming struggle.

The impeccable organization, the venue chosen for the event, the usual touch of class, pomp and circumstance will linger in our memories.

The event was enhanced by the superb classical music performance played by students who acted like professionals. As usual, a Port tasting reception was offered at the end of the ceremony and attended by many of the guests.